peat moss rash

[James M.]

I am itchy and have what looks like ether small bug bits or a rash. The only thing I can think of that would have caused it was the large amount of peat moss I hade mixed with some whater for the larger Emp. tank I was seting up. Has anybody else had this or should I be looking else whare?

 

[Highlander]

I personaly have never heard of this.Though I am shure it is possible.

 

[Cooper]

Maybe you are allergic?

 

[PIter]

I mixed peat and water yesterday, but no rash. But then again I used gloves.

 

[skinheaddave]

Peat is acidic and can cause irritation.

Cheers,
Dave

 

[fusion121]

Peat is acidic and can cause irritation.

Cheers,
Dave

While Its acidic, I'm pretty sure its not acidic enough for it to cause burns or irritation, you've probably got an allergic reaction to something in it, possibly they may have added a pesticide or something, but this is rarely done.

 

[PIter]

Peat is acidic and can cause irritation.

Cheers,
Dave

Isn't it bad for scorpions? :?

 

[Highlander]

I would think so.

 

[fusion121]

Isn't it bad for scorpions? :?

Not at all its one of the most commonly used substrates the acidity helps reduce mould growth, its really not that acidic(pH = 4 approx.), by comparision something like coca cola or orange juice is going to more acidic (pH =2.5 approx), not at all harmful.

 

[WorldTour]

My hands and arms itch after using it, no rash though.

-Mark

 

[skinheaddave]

fusion,

I know some people who have very sensitive skin and who can't deal with peat. You are right that this isn't a normal reaction, though. One girl in particular has very sensistive skin to the point that most soaps cause her problems.

Cheers,
Dave

 

[James M.]

This would be the first time it has bothered me. I have been giving it some thought and ether I got into something at work or it was becouse I was sweating my a** off when I was using the peat and that coused it to eritate my skin. Like I said I have used peat several times and this never hapen befor.

 

[fusion121]

fusion,

I know some people who have very sensitive skin and who can't deal with peat. You are right that this isn't a normal reaction, though. One girl in particular has very sensistive skin to the point that most soaps cause her problems.

Cheers,
Dave

wow, if so thats very senstive, skin pH hovers at around 5.5 so if they can't tolereate pH 4 their going to be itching alot , glad its not me. I've split concentrated HCl over my hands before (actually all the time, but then I am clumsy) with no irritation, guess I'm lucky.

 

[Kaos]

I also get this itching when i've been changing on lots of enclosures, but it's not so bad that it's a problem.

 

[Aviculariinae]

Here,s another Interesting fact, Fleas live in peat moss, my dog gets destroyed with them when we go for walks to the Local Bog.